A very decent track. More pop rock than jazz rock and I don’t mind that but, there isn’t a quintessentially Steely Dan feel to the track. Very West Coast in feel
Great guitar playing
For me, not a hidden gem as some have said but a nice track non the less
I have to be honest; I’m not a fan of this track. It just feels a little like a filler track which is a shame for the last track as I think albums need to start and end with a bang. I’m afraid that this is a bit of a whimper.
I think that it’s my least favourite track on the album
First up, one of my favourite albums of the 70’s and one of the great debut albums. A pop / soft rock and jazz rock classic (with some Latin beats thrown in for good measure) although the first side is far stronger than side two.
I’d also have to say that, when compared to Aja for example, it’s less jazzy than most of their later albums but still great.
Critics have said that the album is "distinguished by three top-level cuts and scattered moments of inspiration," but felt the band occasionally sounded "limp". That’s a pretty fair assessment
In another review it was described as having "A hit single with a good album attached", and that the lyrics were "oblique, even philosophical [...] as befit a band named after a dildo in a William Burroughs novel." I think that’s on the harsh side.
I think a more accurate review is "fully-formed [...] that you would scarcely believe that it's their debut", and contains "tightly constructed songs with dazzling hooks, clever, cryptic lyrics, and vocals that offer teasing critiques for those that want them." Take your pick
It’s not as great as Aja but few albums are. It’s still got quality oozing throughout the album.
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